Quantum Error-Correction Scientist (Fault-Tolerance)

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc. in Pasadena, CA is seeking an Applied Scientist in the Quantum Error Correction Theory Team to advance fault-tolerant quantum computing.

You will join a multi-disciplinary group driving hardware-aware protocols and analytical tools for realistic noise models. The role emphasizes designing new codes, developing hardware-optimized architectures, and leading cross-team research projects that bridge theory and experiment.

Qualifications

• Experience with quantum error correction and fault-tolerance theory.
• Strong programming experience in Java, C++, or Python.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively in writing and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Design and evaluate novel quantum error correction schemes and fault-tolerant protocols.
• Research hardware-optimized architectures for fault-tolerant computing.
• Drive experimental implementations of quantum fault-tolerance.
• Develop simulation and modeling software tools.
• Lead high-impact, collaborative research projects aligned with our engineering roadmap.
• Apply engineering principles while maintaining scientific rigor.

Skills

Quantum error correction

Programming: Java/C++/Python

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Technical presentation

Education

PhD in EE/CS/Math/Physics

Tools

Quantum computing frameworks

Hardware-aware fault-tolerance

Job description

Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc. in Pasadena, CA is seeking an Applied Scientist in the Quantum Error Correction Theory Team to advance fault-tolerant quantum computing.

You will join a multi-disciplinary group driving hardware-aware protocols and analytical tools for realistic noise models. The role emphasizes designing new codes, developing hardware-optimized architectures, and leading cross-team research projects that bridge theory and experiment.